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Ceramic Lamp — $279,000 — Flea Market Find

📰 📅 2026 Report: A black ceramic lamp bought for €20 at a flea market in northern France sold for €251,000 (about US$279,000), including fees, at an Oct. 29 Paris auction. Made by French ceramicist Georges Jouve, it sat in a cupboard until the buyer’s daughter noticed a signature underneath. The result set an auction record for a Jouve lamp.

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Research Ceramic Lamps & Studio Pottery

Have an unusual ceramic lamp or sculptural piece? Artist-made studio ceramics can attract collectors when their maker, design, condition and provenance are documented.

Quick Research Steps

  1. Identify: Photograph the lamp, underside, incised marks, shape, glaze, height, wiring and condition. Never dismantle it just to reveal a signature.
  2. Compare: Search completed sales of similar lamps, sorting by highest prices. Check artist, model, dimensions and whether results include buyer's fees.
  3. Verify: Cross-check marks against auction catalogues and specialist references. Before cleaning, repairing, rewiring or selling, consult a ceramics specialist and a qualified electrician where needed.

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